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Ludus Magna is a passion project to create a dark, tactical Gladiator Browsergame inspired by strategy classics and gritty dungeon-style games.
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Core Features

Build and Command Your Ludus

Recruit gladiators, train them, equip them, and shape their destiny. Balance gold, fame, morale, and survival while running a gladiator school in a ruthless Roman world.

Brutal Tactical Arena Combat

Every fight is decided by strategy, skill, and the strengths of your gladiators. Weapon choice, traits, morale, and injuries shape each battle. One mistake in the arena can cost you everything.

Every Gladiator has a story

No two runs unfold the same. Random events, unique traits, victories, defeats, and rivalries create unforgettable gladiator stories in every campaign.

A new run, a new legend

Ludus Magna is built for replayability. Each run challenges you to build a stronger Ludus, discover new strategies, and push your gladiators further into glory.

A Growing Arena of Players

2026
released as BETA
1445+
Arena fights since launch
190+
registered Players

50+ Unique Gladiators and Growing

Recruit warriors with different traits, fighting styles, and destinies. Every gladiator can become a legend — or fall in the sands of the arena.

A Wide Arsenal of Weapons

Discover procedurally generated weapons with different stats and rarity. The right weapon can turn the tide of the arena.

Armor piece

Sword

Mace

Shield

Mace

Body Armor

Shield

Rare Mace

What Playtesters say

Early players helped test the arena and shape Ludus Magna. Here’s what they had to say.
“I'm already finding this a lot more interesting than before. There's a lot more going on and a lot more to think about regarding what to do next. This is a fantastic adjustment.“
Ecko - from weplaytestgames.com
“The combat typing mechanic is fun when it appears. When you get them, they feel clutch and engaging.“
Pizzarolls69 - from weplaytestgames.com

"I really loved the game. I did not expect it to be this good. I will continue to play it even after I write this review. The game feels quite finished."

Axelpp - from play2review.com


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